Health & Wellness Education Center
About "HWE"
Hi, I'm Howie!
Howie the Border Collie would like to welcome YSD families to the new Health and Wellness Education (HWE) Center! The center is located at 331 N. 1st Street in Yakima. The mission of HWE is to provide YSD families with health guidance and support needed for the educational success of students. Some of the resources HWE will offer include:
- Physical and mental health care
- Case management
- Disease Prevention
- Educational opportunities
Look for Howie and the kids to find health-related information throughout the school year!
Resources
Announcements
2025 Newsletter
To learn more about our upcoming vaccine clinics, sports physicals, and health and wellness tips click here.
Measles Information & Vaccine Requirements
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious health complications, especially for babies and young children. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes, and a rash that spreads from the face down the body.
Washington state requires children entering childcare, kindergarten, or grade school to be vaccinated against measles. Learn more on our school and childcare immunizations page.
Safety Study Hall
Explore important health and safety resources, including substance use prevention and safe storage tips, by visiting the new Safety Study Hall page.
When Is Sick Too Sick For School?
Learn more about when to send your child to school, keep them home, or call the doctor by reading the letters linked below.
English Letter, English Poster
Spanish Letter, Spanish Poster
FREE Well-Care Appointments For Insured Children Under 21
- Children – English PDF || Spanish PDF
- Adolescents – English PDF || Spanish PDF
- Young Adults – English PDF || Spanish PDF
Free Naloxone for Families
Naloxone is a medicine that can save a life if someone overdoses on opioids. Families in Washington can now get naloxone at no cost for use at home.
Visit phra.org/naloxone to learn more and request a free kit.
This program is supported by Washington State. It's a helpful way for families to be prepared in case of an emergency.
Access Your Family’s Immunization Records Anytime
Need a copy of your child’s immunization records? MyIR Mobile makes it easy. With a free MyIR Mobile account, families can view official immunization records and print Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) forms from any device.
Learn more or register at MyIRmobile.com
Questions? Call 1-866-397-0337 or Email
Additional access options are available here
Upcoming Events
Sports Physicals and Immunizations
Our Health and Wellness Education Center (HWE) will be hosting sports physicals and immunizations on the following dates:
August 5, 6, 7, 12, and 13
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
331 N. 1st Street, Yakima, WA 98901
This clinic, hosted in partnership with Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, will offer:
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Sports Physicals for $10.00
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Immunizations with a $5.00 administrative fee
Appointments are required. To schedule, please call (509) 864-1428.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. A Parent Consent and Health History Form signed by a parent or guardian is required. Forms will be provided upon arrival.
For more information, please contact our Health and Wellness Education Center at 509-573-5000.
In addition, MultiCare will be offering free sports physical screenings for students at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (Butler/Haney Hall) on the following dates:
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Friday, July 25 | 4:00–8:00 PM
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Saturday, July 26 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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Friday, August 1 | 4:00–8:00 PM
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Saturday, August 2 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
These free screenings are open to the community and intended to help student-athletes meet school participation requirements. Sports physical forms will be available at the event. Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and should wear gym clothes.
For more information about the MultiCare event, call (509) 454-8888.
Our Mission
The mission of Health and Wellness Education (HWE) is to nurture the growth, development, and educational success of students through culturally responsive physical and mental health care, comprehensive case management, disease prevention, and educational opportunities. With an emphasis on health equity, improved academic outcomes, and key strategic partnerships, HWE supports families with age-appropriate trauma-informed care.
Contact Us
Phone
509-573-5000
Fax
509-573-5050
Address
331 N 1st St.
Yakima, WA 98901
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM